Kennedy reads "Follow the Drinking Gourd" by Jeanette Winter Kennedy's Book Klub

In honor of Black History Month I have read "Follow the Drinking Gourd" by Jeanette Winter.  This story teaches us how the slaves knew where to go and when it was a good time to escape their slave masters.

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Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.

https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Drinking-Gourd-Jeanette-Winter/dp/0679819975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NW4T0ASMTUN1&keywords=follow+the+drinking+gourd&qid=1675634967&sprefix=follow+the+drinking+gourd%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1